The Association of Artist Managers (AAM) has just announced it’s signature artist manager mentor program is now open for applications! With support from APRA/AMCOS, the mentor program was launched last year, and pitches younger managers with AAM Executive and top general managers in a unique mentor relationship for 12 months. An induction event will be
2013 National Indigenous Music Awards
The 2013 National Indigenous Music Awards are happening August 10th at The Amphitheatre. featuring an incredible lineup of Indigenous performers from across the country. This year the NIMA’s will pay tribute to ARIA Hall of Fame inductees Yothu Yindi, and the late frontman Dr Yunupingu. The lineup for the National Indigenous Music Awards features: • Peter Garrett to
Vanda And Young Songwriting Competition
The finalists have been announced for the 2013 Vanda And Young Songwriting Competition. This year there were 3300 songs submitted by 1900 different artists. First prize is $50,000, second prize is $10,000 and third prize wins $5000. The finalists are as follows: Alexander Wildwood Summer Skin ALEXANDER WILDWOOD Amy McGruther Running AMY ROSE Asta Binnie I Need Answers ASTA Bertie
Universal Music and Island Records Australasia appoints new Executive Vice President A & R
Universal Music and Island Records Australasia has appointed Michael Taylor as Executive Vice President A&R.
Art Music Award Finalists Announced
Recognising the achievements of those working in the fields of contemporary classical, jazz and experimental music in Australia, the 2013 finalists list of the Art Music Awards, organised by APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association) and the AMC (Australian Music Centre).
Aussie live entertainment revenue and attendance down
Thanks to a Live Performance Australia survey, the results are now in for how the Australian economy affected the live performance sector in 2012.
Dress Up Attack Music & Arts Festival
Dress Up Attack returns for it’s second year on September 7, happening at Marrickville’s Addison Road Centre. The festival will see live performances, roaming installations, fashion parades, creative workshops and more.
Fat As Butter lineup announced
Now it it’s sixth year, Fat As Butter festival has announced it’s lineup for 2013! Spanning a range of genres across several stages in Newcastle, this year the festival will introduce the Fab Camp Experience, with it’s location being Shortland Lawn, The Foreshore.
Federal Government creates National Live Music Office
The Federal Government has announced it will create a National Live Music Office and allocate $560,000 over three years to the live music industry. The National Live Music Office will aim to identify and advocate for reforms to the planning, building and licensing laws that have been impacting negatively on the live music and arts
Sound Summit Announces First Round of Artists
Sound Summit Festival of independent and innovative music is excited to announce the first additions to the 2013 festival, the festival’s first year in Sydney. This year’s lineup cements Sound Summit as Australia’s premier platform for showcasing new, innovative and independent music. Sound Summit will take place in various locations around Sydney, with a focus